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The swinging “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt Could Happen To You\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e” the exhilarating and joyful “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e,” and the late-autumn night air of “Scenery” are just a few examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt Could Happen To You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Want To Talk About You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWillow Weep For Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScenery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ryo Fukui","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":42094756397247,"sku":"WRJ001-BK","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/IMG-9464.jpg?v=1738925253"},{"product_id":"ryo-fukui-scenery-japanese-import-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Scenery [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Reissue Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Import\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1xLP pressed on Classic Black Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-awaited Japanese Repress of this masterful jazz album\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures a traditional Japanese OBI Strip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyo Fukui\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a famous pianist born in \u003cem\u003eHokkaido\u003c\/em\u003e. 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His emotionally rich, powerful music takes you on a journey to a world of sweet, sad melodies and dynamic rhythms. An impressive follow-up to his debut album, Mellow Dream is a masterpiece that showcases Fukui's maturity and compelling content. The sweet and sad melody of “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMellow Dream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e” and the dynamic and fast-paced “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorizon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e” are among Fukui's displays of range with beautiful musicianship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the jazz legend with this luxurious and emotive album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMellow Dream (Written by R. Fukui)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Foolish Heart (Written by V. Young)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaron Potato Blues (Written by R. 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His emotionally rich, powerful music takes you on a journey to a world of sweet, sad melodies and dynamic rhythms. An impressive follow-up to his debut album, Mellow Dream is a masterpiece that showcases Fukui's maturity and compelling content. 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Alongside signature pieces like “Scenery” and “Mellow Dream”, the album includes “Voyage” and “Nord”, both written during a trip toward the northern regions, as well as “Nobody’s”, a piece imbued with Fukui’s deep respect for his mentor Barry Harris. The selection is nothing short of a delight for fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, the depth and weight Fukui cultivated as a bebop pianist blend seamlessly with the profound “Hokkaido sensibility” that had always resided within him. It is a masterpiece that truly deserves to be passed down through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS \/ DEEP JAZZ REALITY)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e※The world is paying close attention to the unparalleled quality of “Made in Japan”. This release features premium uncolored virgin vinyl, completely free of carbon or any other pigments that could affect sound quality. Using only high‑purity straight PVC and increasing the record weight to 180 grams ensures superior rotational stability and a richly expansive soundstage. Experience its precisely crafted sonic imaging with this 180g heavyweight \/ pure vinyl edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoyage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScenery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMellow Dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNobody’s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Conception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Ryo Fukui","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Clear","offer_id":45503482331327,"sku":"HRLP385-CL","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4582725183955_974x_5c88b9f7-e06b-47c1-a1c9-793870e39c3e.jpg?v=1776327251"},{"product_id":"ryo-fukui-in-new-york-lp","title":"In New York [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e** This is a PRE-ORDER. Please read our policies before ordering. Check our website for Est. Ship Date.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on 180g Heavyweight Pure Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRyo Fukui's fourth album\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing bassist Lyle Atkinson and drummer Leroy Williams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith confident touch, a solid sense of swing, and emotion seeping through its dynamism, Ryo Fukui lands in New York and approaches the essence of bebop alongside the rhythm section of his mentor, Barry Harris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyo Fukui, who passed away in 2016 after releasing only five albums, recorded this fourth work in 1999. Featuring bassist Lyle Atkinson and drummer Leroy Williams—the longtime rhythm section of Barry Harris this New York‑recorded album captures the full appeal of Fukui as a bebop pianist. Centered around standards, the track selection, structure, and, of course, the performances all radiate intent and vitality. His assured and weighty touch, the firm yet elastic swing, and the emotion and lyricism that permeate his dynamic phrasing everything here conveys Fukui’s breath, will, and presence in vivid form. The re-performance of his signature piece “Mellow Dream” is also a welcome highlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS \/ DEEP JAZZ REALITY)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※The world is paying close attention to the unparalleled quality of “Made in Japan”. This release features premium uncolored virgin vinyl, completely free of carbon or any other pigments that could affect sound quality. Using only high‑purity straight PVC and increasing the record weight to 180 grams ensures superior rotational stability and a richly expansive soundstage. Experience its precisely crafted sonic imaging with this 180g heavyweight \/ pure vinyl edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll The Things You Are\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBouncing With Bud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbraceable You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust One Of Those Things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMellow Dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ryo Fukui","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Clear","offer_id":45503482364095,"sku":"HRLP386-CL","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4582725183962_974x_30e2fde6-fba3-421a-b938-9d1ff179e486.jpg?v=1776327257"},{"product_id":"ryo-fukui-a-letter-from-slowboat-lp","title":"A Letter from Slowboat [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e** This is a PRE-ORDER. 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Even setting aside the fact that this is his final work, the album stands as a pure and undeniable masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRyo Fukui, the renowned pianist from Hokkaido who sadly passed away in 2016, has earned global recognition among jazz listeners through his highly praised early works Scenery and Mellow Dream. A Letter From Slowboat, recorded in 2015, marked his first leader album in sixteen years. The sessions took place at Slowboat his musical home together with two young musicians whose talent Fukui himself deeply trusted. The lyricism that seeps through “Sonora”, the poetic warmth enveloping “Stella By Starlight,” the vibrant energy coursing through “Speak Low” each performance is filled with life. His touch grew more forceful, his emotions more profound, his musical fragrance even more luxuriant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS \/ DEEP JAZZ REALITY)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e※The world is paying close attention to the unparalleled quality of “Made in Japan”. This release features premium uncolored virgin vinyl, completely free of carbon or any other pigments that could affect sound quality. Using only high‑purity straight PVC and increasing the record weight to 180 grams ensures superior rotational stability and a richly expansive soundstage. 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